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Jean Torrence Obituary
12/24/1927 - 04/02/2023
Jean Elizabeth Torrence passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, OH. Born on December 24, 1927 in Bowling Green, OH to Viola (Mayhew) Oman and Kennard Oman, she married Glen Torrence (deceased, 2009) in 1949. Jean and Glen spent their entire married lives as active members of the Heatherdowns Church of the Brethren in Toledo.
Jean is survived by her younger brother, Kennard (Skip) Oman; three children, David (Nita), Becky (Paul) Bryant, and Sue (Henry) Valle. Of 9 grandchildren, she was preceded in death by Chelsey; and survived by Jenner, Jesse (Oana Cheta), Seth (Michelle) Schroeder, Sara (Alec) Kirstein, Ryan (Kirby) Valle, Meghan (Patrick) Walker, Austin (Gina) Valle; 9 great-grandchildren, Sasha and Nadia, Tyler and Robin, Logan and Marcus, Raferty, Grey and Holden.
As a mother, she managed an incredibly stable home; always present were ample meals on the table, lunches packed, drawers full of clean clothes. Never present were spousal disputes or fights. We just thought that's the way it was. How lucky we were. She never had a passport, but managed to leave all three of her children with relatively open minds to other cultures and viewpoints and a willingness to travel. She may have occasionally chased us around the kitchen with a yardstick on a bad day, but even that seemed ultimately to foster a loyalty in her offspring.
She lived a life of service to her family as well as to her church; the sort of service that is not openly celebrated or honored, but none the less, essential. She enjoyed bowling and spent some time at the Timbers in Maumee. One of her prized possessions while living at Elizabeth Scott Community was her 'bowler of the week' trophy.
Family will receive friends at the Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home at 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, between 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, with the funeral service at 5 p.m. at Perrysburg First Methodist Church with a dinner to follow. Thanks to Elizabeth Scott Community and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their professional and compassionate care of Jean. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Heifer International or the Church of the Brethren. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com
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Miriam Rudolph Morris
April 28, 2023
I am sorry I missed going to Jean's funeral. I would have liked to see you & your families. Your family had a huge impact on my life and your mom was a wonderful role model in many ways. With love, Miriam Rudolph Morris
Rick and Janice Luff
April 12, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Jean was so nice to all of us when First Church would have their hayrides and fall parties at their home. Sue, our prayers are with you, Henry and your family. May you feel God's peace and strength through this sorrowful time.
John and Janet Kay Vargo
April 10, 2023
Sue and family, we send our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your mother. She sounds like a wonderful person and loved very much by her family and friends. May all the beautiful memories you have with her bring you comfort and peace.
John and Kay Vargo
Judy Lee Trautman
April 9, 2023
I have such fond memories of Jean when she and Glen hosted our MultiFaith picnics. I want to extend sincere condolences to their family, especially David, Nita, Jesse, and Sue, whom I know. May memories comfort.
Judy Lee Trautman
Bettye Myer
April 8, 2023
Remembering Jean and the warmth of her welcome extended to me on many occasions. It was a great privilege to know her and Glen, and all of their extended family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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